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NEW COMPANY TO BUY SIX HARRIS TEETER STORES

ALTAVISTA, Va. -- Harden Foods, a new corporation based here, has agreed to acquire six stores from Harris Teeter, Charlotte, N.C., that it would operate under the name Fresh 'N Friendly. Russ Harden, president and chief executive officer, said the Fresh 'N Friendly stores will emphasize high-quality fresh perishables and excellent customer service. Harden was vice president of operations for Byrd

ALTAVISTA, Va. -- Harden Foods, a new corporation based here, has agreed to acquire six stores from Harris Teeter, Charlotte, N.C., that it would operate under the name Fresh 'N Friendly. Russ Harden, president and chief executive officer, said the Fresh 'N Friendly stores will emphasize high-quality fresh perishables and excellent customer service. Harden was vice president of operations for Byrd Food Stores, Burlington, N.C., and formerly worked for Pantry Pride of Florida and Big Star